Friday, July 3, 2009

Hooray for the Red White and Blue !

Psssst...if you are looking for Met Monday, please click on the second Santamaker on Between Naps on the Porch links. list. I'm not sure why the first one brings you to this posting.... although.... it's not a bad one to look at if you have a sec.....

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Blue Spode: Rome

This pattern was introduced in 1811. The main scene of the River Tiber shows the Basilica of St. Peter in the distance with the bridge and castle of of Saint Angelo.

Blue Spode: Greek

This pattern was introduced in 1811. The Greek pattern was Spode's most important design inspired by classical culture.

Blue Spode: Warwick Vase

This pattern dates from 1834. It shows a 2nd Century Roman marble vase found in the ruins of Tivoli, near Rome in 1771. It was displayed in the garden of Warwick Castle.

Oh, Rose...these are the most beautiful dishes, the most beautiful tablescape I have ever seen. I have blue and white dishes but nothing compared to these fine pieces that you have. Every single thing is just perfect and yet....I would be more than comfortable dining in this beautiful atmosphere. Thank you SO SO much for taking the time to show us this beautiful setting.Your home is so to die for...I adore getting the chance to see just a corner of it....xo bj

Rose, Rose, Rose...Now you know I just drooled over every single picture!!! And I still love your wall of china!! Just gorgeous! Yes, you are counted in for March 2nd! I can't wait to meet you!!!...Debbie

Rose...you outdid yourself with this fabulous posting...Each & every piece on your table was beautiful...even though my eyes were wandering all around your dining room...the chandelier, the ceiling, the walls...well, just everything! Wow! ;-) Bo

Morning girl....what a glorious tour of the beautiful and white dishes even down to those absolutely amazing candlesticks! I am sitting here eyeballing your whole room...every detail! lol lol Wow what some eyecandy you have girl! Great start to my day with all this great inspiration...I am so wanting to try the picture frame treatment below the chair rail look! Thanks for coming by sweetie...hope you have a beautiful Thursday.

Hello SantaMaker! Can I call you Rose? Your blog is beautiful! And that tablescape!!!!! Not only did you go all out on that beautiful table (oh my gosh, those candles!), but you are a great photographer! Thank you so much for sharing! Total delight! God bless you today! lauralu :)

Oh how SPECTACULAR Rose! Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos. You're so creative and have real eye for photography too! Which La Madeleine's are you meeting at on March 2? Would love to meet you and all the wonderful GA bloggers you gather up if I can. Thanks. Hugs, Penny in Dunwoody, GA

This layout of your finest is just breathtaking. When do Prince and I come for dinner? I can return the favor with a punchbowl of GiGi's Guaranteed Mint Juleps served in a gold and amber depression era Carnival Glass by the pool.

Let me know, you don't live that far and I'll love to see those awesome pieces and I'd love to show you mine. Show me yours and I'll show you mine.......wait, that sounds a little creepy :)

Your tablescape is just glorious! The blue and white massed gives it so much strength. Loved the frame by frame presentation of the Spode.Love the red walls filled with blue and white plates. Great post.

Rose... what an outstanding collection.. you could repost these on Blue Monday..I love your affair with blue and white.. we have the same teapot with the donut hole in it.. I posted it a couple 3 days ago.. I apologize for being so late in getting around.. lots of doctor runs for hubby..I so appreciate your visit and kind comments.. Happy Valentine's Day my friendhugs ~lynne~

Good heavens! This is absolutely beautiful. I think your table setting is stunning and your photography really sets it off. I think this is my first visit here, so I am going to bookmark it so I can come and study your blog. I am guessing I will learn a lot here!

Just wanted to stop by and say Hi...was thinking about you! How are you doing, my friend?

Girl...I just can't say enough about your beautiful dining room...and that tablescape...ohhhh soooo fabulous!!! You know my friend, I really don't have much blue in my home or in the way of dishes...but your blue spode is lovely! I especially like the Spode Vase pattern!

I am a blue and white china girl too. I love all yours! Where did you get the candles? They are just what I need.The table setting is beautiful and I like the clever way you framed the teapot and cup!Rhondi

Rose what incredible pictures.. love, love, love them. I have never seen the plate with the urn on it..it is totally awesome!!! When does design star start??? Bring me up to speed darling...how do you do your photos??? They are incredible!!!!Happy Fourth....hugs ~lynne~

Breathtaking patriotic post...love all the china and color combinations! Beautiful! Do you daughters enjoy china and playing in the dishes as much as you do Rose? I bet they love seeing the tables you set. :-) Susan

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